2026 GLAO Dr. David C. Hamilton Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Dr. Valmy Pangrazio-Kulbersh
The GLAO Dr. David C. Hamilton Distinguished Service Award is presented to individuals who have dedicated themselves to serving the interests of the GLAO throughout their careers. Their contributions exceed the commitments and duties of any elected or appointed office in the association. The Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists is proud to present this year's award to Dr. Valmy Pangrazio-Kulbersh of Bloomfield Hills, MI. This award is presented in recognition and grateful appreciation for her contributions - both to the GLAO as an organization, and to the orthodontic profession in general. Her efforts are deeply appreciated by her GLAO friends and colleagues.
This award is to be presented to Dr. Kulbersh during the GLAO Annual Member Business Meeting at the GLAO 2026 Annual Session on Friday, October 23, 4:00-5:30pm at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Please plan to join us in recognizing Dr. Kulbersh and her contributions to the GLAO and the orthodontic profession!
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AWARD NOMINATIONS:
GLAO Student Award of Excellence
The GLAO Student Award of Excellence was established to recognize senior dental students who have demonstrated exemplary aptitude and achievement in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics during their formal dental training. The GLAO aims to honor one (1) student from each university, for a total of nine (9) students in the spring of each calendar year.
A request to participate in the awards process will be made to all GLAO orthodontic programs in April. The Program Director/Department Chair, in consultation with other members of their institution, will vet potential senior dental students and select a recipient for the award. The name of the selected recipient will be shared with the GLAO by May 1st. The GLAO will provide certificates to the program, which can then be used to honor the recipient. Programs are encouraged to consult with their schools to determine the best time and venue to present the selected recipients with the award.
For more information, view the eligibility, criteria and nominations process HERE